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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.83, 368.16 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.83, 368.16 and 168.71 is: 232.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.83 : 368.16 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.83/368.16 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.83x = 368.16 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.83x = 62,112.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,112.27/266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.78

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